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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.21, 1,103.31 and 504.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.21, 1,103.31 and 504.32 is: 756.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.21 : 1,103.31 = 504.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.21/1,103.31 = 504.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.21x = 1,103.31 × 504.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.21x = 556,415.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,415.78/735.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.81

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